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Carter County, Missouri 

The county seat is Van Buren. The county was officially organized on March 10, 1859, and is named after Zimri A. Carter, a pioneer settler who came to Missouri from South Carolina in 1812.

Population

As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,265.

Climate

Carter County, Missouri gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 39 inches of rain per year.

Carter County averages 8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 26 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Carter County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees

Winter Low: the January low is 21

Education

For the 2018-19 school year, there are 5 top public schools in Carter County, Missouri, serving 1,281 students.

Hospitals

Ozarks Healthcare is a system of care encompassing a 114-bed acute care hospital, family medicine and specialty clinics, along with complete rehabilitation and home care services. OZH is a not-for-profit medical referral center with over 1,300 employees, serving an eight-county area in south-central Missouri and north-central Arkansas.

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center –  

Located in the heart of southeast Missouri, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center encompasses two hospitals and numerous health care service facilities, including cancer treatment centers and physical therapy and rehabilitation facilities. Offering a full range of medical services and procedures to patients in the region, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center brings quality health care to this community with comprehensive services and an experienced team of physicians and caregivers.

Electric Company

Ozark border Electric Cooperative – 

Ozark Border Electric Cooperative was organized in May, 1938 by a group of concerned citizens who saw a need for electric service in our area. In just over seven decades the Cooperative has greatly expanded and currently serves 39,600 services in 11 Southeast Missouri counties.

Telecommunications

Fidelity Communications– Cable television, home phone, and high speed internet. 

Century Link– Home phone, high speed internet, and dish network Television.

Airports

The closest airports to Carter County are the Springfield- Branson National Airport,  

Memphis International Airport,

Little Rock- Clinton National Airport, and 

Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

Closest large Cities

Springfield, Missouri-

With more than 440,000 people in the metro area, Springfield is where the rolling hills of the Ozarks plateau form a surprisingly modern and green city. 

A “big, small town,” Springfield offers a great blend of fascinating attractions, historical treasures, sports excitement and cultural and leisure activities in a welcoming environment.The city offers 102 parks, including a linear trail system that integrates with the city’s growing on-street bike route system; an airport; an art museum; a zoo; the Springfield Lasers professional tennis team; the Springfield Cardinals minor-league baseball team and is home to Bass Pro Shops, Missouri State University, Drury and Evangel universities and the Assemblies of God USA.

Branson, Missouri- 

While visiting you can: attend star-studded performances at Branson’s many live shows; enjoy Silver Dollar City, one of the world’s top theme parks; take in the beauty and adventure of the Ozark Mountains and three pristine lakes; play some of the best golf in the Midwest; visit museums highlighting the area’s rich history and culture; relax at spas and resorts; and shop at Branson’s many boutiques, galleries and outlets.

Jonesboro, Arkansas-

Jonesboro, one of the state’s most progressive cities, was established in 1859 among the rolling hills of Crowley’s Ridge in northeast Arkansas. Downtown is filled with gift shops, restaurants, art galleries, a day spa and an active civic center called the Forum. Arkansas State University offers one of the mid-South’s finest museums, a fine arts center and an indoor sports/entertainment complex. The Forrest L . Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center provides an interesting tour of the natural wonders of the region, plus serves as a stop along Crowley’s Ridge National Scenic Byway.

Memphis, Tennessee–

Memphis is a pilgrimage for those wanting to visit the birthplace of the blues, of soul and of rock ‘n’ roll. On Beale Street, W.C. Handy put down on paper the first written blues music. Elvis, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash all recorded at the historic Sun Records, which is now a museum. Graceland, the second most-visited home in America, welcomes visitors from around the world who yearn for a peek into the life of “the King.” Beyond the music, Tennessee’s largest city also offers much more. It has more sunny days each year than Miami, and combines southern tradition and hospitality with modern amenities. You’ll enjoy great dining (be sure to sample the barbecued ribs), art galleries and exciting nightlife.

Things To Do 

Eleven point River– . A Beautiful Scenic River perfect for Canoeing, Kayaking, boating, swimming, Fishing, and so much more. 

Spring River– a Clear spring fed river with long pools and whitewater falls. Exceptional trout and walleye fishing, canoeing, kayaking, boating, swimming and much more.

Norfork Lake- 

a 22,0000 Acre lake located in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Home to a variety of fresh water game fish. 

Boating, water skiing, camping and swimming are all extremely popular on the lake.

Bull Shoals Lake–

The largest lake in Arkansas. Covers over 94,000 acres. Known for bass fishing, water sports, boating, swimming, and camping.

Mark twain National Forest- 

Mark Twain National Forest has a wide range of popular recreation opportunities. The forest has over 750 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and motorized use. Sections of the Ozark Trail wind through the forest. More than 350 miles of perennial streams, suitable for floating canoeing and kayaking, meander through its canopied expanses. Our campgrounds offer visitors a variety of forest experiences, including semi-primitive and wilderness camping for solitude. 

Current River- 

Current River State Park is built around the former retreat of the Alton Box Board Co. of Alton, Ill. Constructed during the late 1930s and early 1940s, the Alton Club buildings themselves reflect the rustic architectural style used by the National Park Service in the early part of the 20th century. In addition to overnight lodging, activities offered at the Alton Club included floating, fishing, swimming, tennis, horseback riding and golf.